Join us by Riding 100 miles on your Cruiser (or any bike) on some of Iowa's world-class trails and stopping at world-class establishments along the way!
We are super-stoked to be working with Singlespeed Brewing Co. this year as the main sponsor and host of the ride!
Their location, patio and green-space will make the perfect launch pad and finish area for the ride!
Kudos to Eric at SingleSpeed Brewing for the logo creation!
Don't own a Cruiser or a Singlespeed?
No worries... We don't judge. ALL bikes are welcome! Cruiser, Singlespeed, Klunker, 10-speed, 12-speed, Road Bike, Fat Bike, Tri-bike, Gravel bike, High-bike, Unicycle, Trike, Folder, Cargo, Recumbent, Lowrider, or Vintage. If you can ride it we want you there!
Since there are so many stops, this is the PERFECT RIDE for those who have never ridden a century (100 miles).
SWAG
With the registration you get:
- a cool limited (only 150) Cycling Cap from Primal Wear Inc.
- Singlespeed Cruiser 100 branded pint glass
- a chance to WIN a Singlespeed Brewing Co branded singlespeed bicycle!
- a custom route card
- beverage specials at each stop
- official finisher's prize
- official Nutchecker support crew
- 4 colors of T-shirts/Tanks from our friends at T-Shirt Graphix! (ONLY available for pre-order)
Details!
It's a Holiday weekend this year and May 25th seemed to work out for more folks than not, so you'll have an extra day to relax!
- We'll offer a 100 mile route and planned stops along the way
- Do you have to ride the full 100 miles? NO, you can stop whenever you'd like, but only finishers get the Finisher's Prize
- Finisher definition - See below
- Yes - there will be beer specials at most stops
- Yes - we will be riding too - a cruiser!
- Yes - we will still have Nut-Checkers (the chosen 13 that will help ya out with bike/route issues)
Official Stops
Here are the stops! We start and end at Singlespeed Brewing Co in Des Moines. 10 bars and 3 selfie bridge stops. Be aware of the open and close times. If you show up when a stop is not open, just take a selfie in front of the business.
MILES / STOP
- 0.0 Singlespeed Brewing Co. (DSM) - opens 6am
- 18.6 HTT Bridge - Ankeny - selfie stop
- 20.7 Mullets - Uptown (Ankeny) - opens 8am
- 33.7 The Slater Station (Slater) - opens 11am
- 39.0 Flight Bar + Grille (Huxley) - opens 11am
- 50.6 Flat Tire Lounge (Madrid) - opens 8am - closes 2am
- 53.5 High Trestle Trail Bridge - selfie stop
- 56.2 Whistlin' Donkey (Woodward) - closes midnight
- 68.6 Nite Hawk (Slater) - closes 2am
- 82.4 Whiskey River (Ankeny) - closes 2am
- 90.4 Trestle to Trestle Bridge (Johnston) - selfie stop
- 94.4 Triangle Tap (DSM) - closes midnight
- 97.5 Captain Roy's (DSM) - closes 10pm
- 99.8 El Bait Shop (DSM) - closes midnight
- 100.8 Singlespeed Brewing Co. (DSM) - closes 11:30pm
Want a Shorter Route?
You can always ride up to Ankeny (21.8), then hit the last part the ride to Des Moines for a 42 mile ride. Sorry - you won't be considered an "official finisher", but its still a gorgeous route with some cool stops and you still get the custom cap, pint glass and a chance to win the singlespeed bike!
Updates
May 10 2024 - Updated some event details and added photo of singlespeed bike YOU can WIN. We will draw for before we leave!
May 9 2024 - ALL pre-registered riders will be eligible to WIN a singlespeed branded bicycle from
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.!
- Route & Stops - we are still working on this. With the high water levels lately, we want to make sure the route is good to go! for sure look for some new stops!
- Sat am -
SingleSpeed Brewing Co. will open at 6am selling quick and easy beers, bloody Mary’s and half sized breakfast burritos.
Lucky 13 Nutcheckers and Vests will be back!
Apr 27 2024 - Added t-shirt for pre-order
Apr 27 2024 - Registration opened and posted Cycling Caps
Apr 17 2024 - Placed Cycling Cap order with Primal Wear!
Apr 15 2024 - Working on Registration
Mar 13 2024 - Posted 2024 event with logo
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Official Finisher
In order to be considered an "OFFICIAL FINISHER", you must complete the full route, stop at all the stops and get your route card signed-off at each stop, all within 24 hours and on the same bicycle you started with.
You are not required to purchase anything at the stops. If you arrive after their close time. Take a selfie of yourself at the front door or by their sign to record your stop.
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Past Rides
We hosted similar cruiser rides in 2019, 2018 and 2013. Check out those details as the format will be similar.
We Cannot Wait to Ride 100 Miles With You!